Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Spinal Column Normal ...
Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Spinal Column Normal ...
Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Spinal Column Normal ...
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Counting <strong>the</strong> Lumbar Vertebrae• Seven lumbar vertebrae• Landmarks• Use <strong>the</strong> sacrum to help you find L7 and <strong>the</strong>n count backwards• Or find T13 and count forwardsT12T131234567SacrumFeatures <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lumbar spine• Accessory process• Cranioventrally angled transverse processes• L3* and L4* site <strong>of</strong> attachment <strong>of</strong> diaphragmaticcrura**Feline Differences• Curvature <strong>of</strong> spine• Shape <strong>of</strong> vertebral bodies• Very prominent accessory processCanine15
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